Chick-fil-A college scholarship for employees?

I work part-time at Chick-fil-A, and I've heard employees might qualify for scholarships. Does anyone have details about the Chick-fil-A employee scholarship? How competitive is it, and what’s the application process like?

Chick-fil-A is known for offering scholarship programs to its employees as part of their corporate social responsibility. Their primary initiative is the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships, which has awarded scholarships to team members since 1973. They give away 5,700 scholarships each year to help contribute toward college or any other higher education.

The program includes two types of scholarships, the Leadership Scholarship and the True Inspiration Scholarship. For the Leadership Scholarship, the restaurant chain gives $2,500 to each selected employee. With the True Inspiration Scholarship, each recipient receives $25,000. Each of these scholarships is meant to be used for tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses.

To be considered for these scholarships, you must be a current team member of Chick-fil-A with a strong work record. The scholarships require you to display leadership, community involvement, and a strong academic record. There's more emphasis on character, involvement, and leadership than grades and academics.

In terms of competitiveness, it entirely depends on the pool of applicants in a given year. However, considering the number of scholarships that are given out, your chances are significantly higher than many other scholarships.

The application process generally includes submitting an application through the Chick-fil-A online portal where you answer questions about your employment, community service, and future goals. Generally, the application period is towards the end of the year; you may want to check with the management at your location or through the online portal regularly for exact dates and any changes.

Remember to give each application your best shot, putting emphasis on how you've grown as a person and a leader in your time at Chick-fil-A, and how that growth will aid you in your educational endeavors and beyond. Best of luck!